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Landslides are a mass of moving rocks, debris and soil. Landslides can occur in any area, although some areas are more prone to landslides (for example: California).
A landslide can occur when the force of gravity overcomes the force of friction that holds a sloped mass in place. A landslide could be triggered by the movement created by an earthquake, or simply from saturation by rainfall or other moisture sources.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y ago"Underwater landslides are marine landslides that transport sediment across the continental shelf and into the deep ocean. A submarine landslide is initiated when the downwards driving stress (gravity and other factors) exceeds the resisting stress of the seafloor slope material causing movements along one or more concave to planer rupture surfaces." --Wikipedia
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∙ 10y agoMost landslides are caused by movements in the tectonic plates. This causes small ripples in the ground, which may eventually lead to a landslide.
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∙ 10y agoIt is when a large amount of top land loses it's 'grip' and moves downhill gathering momentum and other land.
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Can Landslides and mudslides result from both volcanoes and earthquakes. True or false?
True earthquakes and volcanoes can cause landslides.
Are landslides real?
Yes. Landslides are real events.
What are ways to prevent landslides?
What are all the ways to prevent landslides.
Is air pollution cause landslides?
no air pollution does not cause landslides
How are landslides formed by heavy rainfall?
Yes landslides are formed by heavy rainfall
Can Landslides and mudslides result from both volcanoes and earthquakes. True or false?
True earthquakes and volcanoes can cause landslides.
Can Landslides cause the same damage as an Earthquake?
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Are landslides real?
Yes. Landslides are real events.
What are landslides of the Rocky Mountains?
what are the landslides of the Rocky Mountains
What are ways to prevent landslides?
What are all the ways to prevent landslides.
Is air pollution cause landslides?
no air pollution does not cause landslides
Are earthquakes related to landslides or tsunamis?
Earthquakes can trigger both landslides and tsunamis.
What is an example of fast mass movement?
landslides/bogbursts/mudflows the best answer is landslides
What are 5 ways to prevent landslides?
What are all the ways to prevent landslides.
How are landslides formed by heavy rainfall?
Yes landslides are formed by heavy rainfall
How does moss prevent landslides?
Moss prevents landslides by binding it self to the ground
What are the ratings and certificates for Landslides - 1987?
Landslides - 1987 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M
